"Borussia Dortmund entered its Champions League tilt vs. Atalanta up 2-0 on aggregate, but completely unraveled and fell apart today in losing 4-1 to the Serie A power."
"By virtue of the big win, Atalanta pulled away from BVB 4-3 on aggregate and could have a daunting opponent in the next round. Either Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen, who downed Olympiacos 2-0 on aggregate, will square off with Bayern Munich in the Champions League Round of 16."
"As for Borussia Dortmund, that loss is a tough pill to swallow heading into Der Klassiker this weekend."
Borussia Dortmund entered its Champions League match against Atalanta with a commanding 2-0 aggregate advantage but suffered a dramatic collapse, losing 4-1 to the Serie A side. Atalanta's dominant performance secured a 4-3 aggregate victory and advanced to the Round of 16. Atalanta will face either Bayern Munich or Bayer Leverkusen, depending on the outcome of Leverkusen's match against Olympiacos. Dortmund must now refocus on domestic competition, facing Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker this weekend following the disappointing European exit.
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